🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

운동복

Pronunciation / Transliteration: undongbok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Activewear/ˈæktɪvˌwɛr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 체육관에 가기 위해 새로운 운동복을 입었다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Clothing designed specifically for physical exercise and sports.

    "She wore her new activewear to the gym for her workout."
  2. 2

    Casual clothing that is suitable for both exercise and everyday wear.

    "The trend of athleisure has made activewear popular for daily activities."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'activewear' is a compound word formed from 'active', which derives from the Latin 'activus', meaning 'doing' or 'driving', and 'wear', which comes from the Old English 'werian', meaning 'to carry' or 'to wear'. The term emerged in the late 20th century as fitness culture grew, reflecting a shift towards clothing designed for physical activity.

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